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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.21, 221.79 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.21, 221.79 and 125.12 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.21 : 221.79 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.21/221.79 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.21x = 221.79 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.21x = 27,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750.36/148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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