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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 222.56 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 222.56 and 124.44 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 222.56 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/222.56 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 222.56 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 27,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695.37/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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