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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 221.68 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 221.68 and 144.16 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 221.68 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/221.68 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 221.68 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 31,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957.39/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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