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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 224.77 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 224.77 and 143.33 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 224.77 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/224.77 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 224.77 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 32,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215.57/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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