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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 222.96 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 222.96 and 144.64 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 222.96 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/222.96 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 222.96 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 32,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248.93/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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