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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 204.15 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 204.15 and 122.26 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 204.15 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/204.15 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 204.15 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 24,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,959.38/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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