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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 222.44 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 222.44 and 123.75 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 222.44 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/222.44 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 222.44 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 27,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526.95/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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