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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 222.37 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 222.37 and 123.68 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 222.37 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/222.37 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 222.37 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 27,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,502.72/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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