CXLVIII

CXLVIII is a Roman numeral. It represents the number 148 in the Hindu-Arabic numeral system. The Roman numeral system uses letters to denote numerical values. In this case, C represents 100, X represents 10, L represents 50, and V represents 5, and I represents 1. The numeral is constructed by combining these symbols according to specific rules. When a symbol of lesser value precedes a symbol of greater value, it is subtracted. When a symbol of lesser value follows a symbol of greater value, it is added. In CXLVIII, the C (100) is followed by XL. XL is formed by X (10) preceding L (50), meaning 50 - 10 = 40. Therefore, CX equals 100 + 40 = 140. Finally, VIII represents 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8. Adding these components together, 140 + 8 equals 148. Roman numerals were widely used in ancient Rome and continued to be employed for various purposes for centuries.