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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 221.85 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 221.85 and 124.01 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 221.85 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/221.85 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 221.85 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 27,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510.51/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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