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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.72 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.72 and 84.47 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.72 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.72 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.72 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 18,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,813.16/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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