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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.90, 223.46 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.90, 223.46 and 129.06 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.90 : 223.46 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.90/223.46 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.90x = 223.46 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.90x = 28,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.75/148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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