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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 204.53 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 204.53 and 122.07 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 204.53 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/204.53 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 204.53 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 24,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966.37/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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