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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 221.59 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 221.59 and 126.16 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 221.59 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/221.59 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 221.59 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 27,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955.48/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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