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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 222.07 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 222.07 and 125.40 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 222.07 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/222.07 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 222.07 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 27,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846.95/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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