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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 221.36 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 221.36 and 147.51 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 221.36 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/221.36 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 221.36 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 32,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652.08/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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