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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 222.42 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 222.42 and 126.41 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 222.42 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/222.42 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 222.42 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 28,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115.00/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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