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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 204.42 and 120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 204.42 and 120.61 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 204.42 = 120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/204.42 = 120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 204.42 × 120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 24,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655.10/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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