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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.11 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.11 and 144.18 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.11 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.11 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.11 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 32,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023.10/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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