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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 222.32 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 222.32 and 141.69 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 222.32 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/222.32 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 222.32 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 31,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,499.81/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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