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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 221.72 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 221.72 and 146.16 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 221.72 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/221.72 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 221.72 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 32,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406.60/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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