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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 221.64 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 221.64 and 120.68 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 221.64 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/221.64 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 221.64 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 26,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,747.52/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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