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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 222.30 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 222.30 and 128.34 is: 192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 222.30 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/222.30 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 222.30 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 28,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.98/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.04

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