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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 222.89 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 222.89 and 126.05 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 222.89 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/222.89 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 222.89 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 28,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095.28/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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