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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.29 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.29 and 120.45 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.29 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.29 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.29 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 24,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606.13/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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