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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 223.29 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 223.29 and 124.76 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 223.29 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/223.29 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 223.29 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 27,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857.66/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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