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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.25 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.25 and 126.30 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.25 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.25 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.25 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 28,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070.18/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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