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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 221.74 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 221.74 and 140.18 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 221.74 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/221.74 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 221.74 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 31,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083.30/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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