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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 221.56 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 221.56 and 127.03 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 221.56 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/221.56 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 221.56 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 28,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144.13/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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