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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.52 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.52 and 147.14 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.52 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.52 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.52 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 32,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740.48/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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