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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.74 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.74 and 127.18 is: 191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.74 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.74 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.74 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 28,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454.69/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.08

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