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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 223.44 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 223.44 and 142.68 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 223.44 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/223.44 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 223.44 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 31,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880.42/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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