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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.60 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.60 and 121.44 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.60 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.60 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.60 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 27,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.54/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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