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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 221.99 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 221.99 and 128.49 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 221.99 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/221.99 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 221.99 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 28,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523.50/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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