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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.60 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.60 and 126.26 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.60 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.60 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.60 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 28,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231.74/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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