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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 220.24 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 220.24 and 148.92 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 220.24 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/220.24 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 220.24 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 32,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,798.14/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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