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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 222.88 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 222.88 and 128.44 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 222.88 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/222.88 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 222.88 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 28,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626.71/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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