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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 222.59 and 128.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 222.59 and 128.05 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 222.59 = 128.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/222.59 = 128.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 222.59 × 128.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 28,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500.90/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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