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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 223.40 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 223.40 and 128.80 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 223.40 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/223.40 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 223.40 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 28,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,773.92/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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