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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 221.66 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 221.66 and 144.91 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 221.66 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/221.66 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 221.66 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 32,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120.75/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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