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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 221.43 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 221.43 and 144.42 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 221.43 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/221.43 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 221.43 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 31,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,978.92/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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