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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.39, 221.14 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.39, 221.14 and 148.16 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.39 : 221.14 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.39/221.14 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.39x = 221.14 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.39x = 32,764.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764.10/148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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