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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 222.48 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 222.48 and 141.04 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 222.48 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/222.48 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 222.48 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 31,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.58/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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