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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 221.81 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 221.81 and 125.42 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 221.81 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/221.81 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 221.81 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 27,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817.67/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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