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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 222.36 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 222.36 and 127.60 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 222.36 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/222.36 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 222.36 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 28,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,373.14/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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