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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 203.91 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 203.91 and 123.51 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 203.91 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/203.91 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 203.91 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 25,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.92/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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