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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 221.67 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 221.67 and 141.76 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 221.67 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/221.67 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 221.67 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 31,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,423.94/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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