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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.79, 222.98 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.79, 222.98 and 124.76 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.79 : 222.98 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.79/222.98 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.79x = 222.98 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.79x = 27,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817.25/148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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