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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 222.96 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 222.96 and 127.16 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 222.96 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/222.96 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 222.96 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 28,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351.59/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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