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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.60 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.60 and 144.44 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.60 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.60 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.60 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 32,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.34/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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