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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 222.34 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 222.34 and 126.38 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 222.34 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/222.34 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 222.34 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 28,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099.33/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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