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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 221.67 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 221.67 and 123.90 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 221.67 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/221.67 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 221.67 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 27,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464.91/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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