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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.93 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.93 and 124.53 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.93 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.93 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.93 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 27,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761.47/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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