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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.56 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.56 and 144.05 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.56 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.56 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.56 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 32,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.70/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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