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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 221.50 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 221.50 and 125.58 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 221.50 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/221.50 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 221.50 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 27,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815.97/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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