Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204 and 123.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 148, 204 and 123.36 is: 170.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148 : 204 = 123.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148/204 = 123.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148x = 204 × 123.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148x = 25,165.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,165.44/148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170.04
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