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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 205.22 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 205.22 and 126.74 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 205.22 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/205.22 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 205.22 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 26,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,007.92/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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