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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 223.35 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 223.35 and 142.53 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 223.35 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/223.35 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 223.35 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 31,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832.70/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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