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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 223.44 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 223.44 and 144.08 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 223.44 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/223.44 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 223.44 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 32,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.24/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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