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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.70, 222.83 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.70, 222.83 and 123.99 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.70 : 222.83 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.70/222.83 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.70x = 222.83 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.70x = 27,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,628.69/148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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