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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 221.40 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 221.40 and 126.72 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 221.40 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/221.40 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 221.40 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 28,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.81/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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