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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 221.38 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 221.38 and 127.74 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 221.38 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/221.38 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 221.38 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 28,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.08/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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