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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 204.45 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 204.45 and 123.77 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 204.45 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/204.45 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 204.45 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 25,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304.78/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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