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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 221.90 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 221.90 and 125.25 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 221.90 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/221.90 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 221.90 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 27,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792.35/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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