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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.70, 223.08 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.70, 223.08 and 125.75 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.70 : 223.08 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.70/223.08 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.70x = 223.08 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.70x = 28,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052.31/148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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