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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.75, 221.55 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.75, 221.55 and 141.04 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.75 : 221.55 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.75/221.55 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.75x = 221.55 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.75x = 31,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,247.41/148.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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