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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.75, 222.62 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.75, 222.62 and 141.46 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.75 : 222.62 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.75/222.62 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.75x = 222.62 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.75x = 31,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.56/148.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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