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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 222.60 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 222.60 and 124.51 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 222.60 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/222.60 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 222.60 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 27,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714.81/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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