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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.12 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.12 and 126.74 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.12 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.12 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.12 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 28,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.38/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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