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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 221.60 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 221.60 and 141.01 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 221.60 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/221.60 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 221.60 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 31,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,247.61/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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