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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.47 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.47 and 126.65 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.47 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.47 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.47 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 28,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176.22/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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