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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.75, 223.12 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.75, 223.12 and 122.83 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.75 : 223.12 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.75/223.12 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.75x = 223.12 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.75x = 27,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405.43/148.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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