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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 221.85 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 221.85 and 141.54 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 221.85 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/221.85 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 221.85 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 31,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400.65/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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