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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 222.35 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 222.35 and 144.37 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 222.35 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/222.35 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 222.35 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 32,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100.19/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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