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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.02 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.02 and 144.36 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.02 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.02 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.02 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 32,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195.17/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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