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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 221.99 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 221.99 and 142.64 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 221.99 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/221.99 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 221.99 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 31,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662.83/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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