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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 222.90 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 222.90 and 124.30 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 222.90 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/222.90 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 222.90 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 27,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706.47/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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