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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.66 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.66 and 125.49 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.66 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.66 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.66 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 27,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941.60/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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