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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.70, 221.42 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.70, 221.42 and 146.52 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.70 : 221.42 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.70/221.42 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.70x = 221.42 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.70x = 32,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,442.82/148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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