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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 204.12 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 204.12 and 120.60 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 204.12 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/204.12 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 204.12 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 24,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616.87/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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