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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 222.54 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 222.54 and 143.14 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 222.54 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/222.54 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 222.54 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 31,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854.38/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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