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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.69, 222.06 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.69, 222.06 and 126.79 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.69 : 222.06 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.69/222.06 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.69x = 222.06 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.69x = 28,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154.99/148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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