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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 223.12 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 223.12 and 122.94 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 223.12 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/223.12 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 223.12 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 27,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,429.82/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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