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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 221.56 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 221.56 and 145.50 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 221.56 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/221.56 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 221.56 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 32,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236.98/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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