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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.44 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.44 and 128.61 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.44 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.44 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.44 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 28,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607.37/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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