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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 221.95 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 221.95 and 125.38 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 221.95 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/221.95 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 221.95 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 27,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827.69/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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