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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 203.82 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 203.82 and 124.74 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 203.82 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/203.82 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 203.82 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 25,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,424.51/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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