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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.46 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.46 and 124.68 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.46 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.46 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.46 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 27,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736.31/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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