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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 223.12 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 223.12 and 141.64 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 223.12 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/223.12 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 223.12 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 31,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,602.72/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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