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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 223.97 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 223.97 and 146.49 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 223.97 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/223.97 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 223.97 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 32,808.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,808.63/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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