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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.93, 222.92 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.93, 222.92 and 143.26 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.93 : 222.92 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.93/222.92 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.93x = 222.92 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.93x = 31,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,935.88/148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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