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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.69, 221.57 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.69, 221.57 and 143.79 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.69 : 221.57 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.69/221.57 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.69x = 221.57 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.69x = 31,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,859.79/148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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