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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.72 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.72 and 143.54 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.72 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.72 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.72 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 31,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968.12/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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