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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 221.27 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 221.27 and 141.44 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 221.27 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/221.27 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 221.27 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 31,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,296.43/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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