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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 221.31 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 221.31 and 139.22 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 221.31 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/221.31 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 221.31 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 30,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810.11/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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