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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 221.99 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 221.99 and 141.24 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 221.99 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/221.99 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 221.99 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 31,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,354.22/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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