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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.54 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.54 and 124.26 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.54 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.54 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.54 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 27,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652.82/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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