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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 222.18 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 222.18 and 125.49 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 222.18 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/222.18 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 222.18 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 27,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881.37/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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