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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 221.84 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 221.84 and 126.34 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 221.84 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/221.84 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 221.84 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 28,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027.27/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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