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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 220.81 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 220.81 and 126.53 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 220.81 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/220.81 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 220.81 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 27,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.09/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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