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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 221.02 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 221.02 and 145.23 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 221.02 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/221.02 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 221.02 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 32,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,098.73/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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