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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.51, 221.68 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.51, 221.68 and 124.12 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.51 : 221.68 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.51/221.68 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.51x = 221.68 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.51x = 27,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514.92/148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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