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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 223.87 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 223.87 and 126.44 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 223.87 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/223.87 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 223.87 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 28,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305.49/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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