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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.47 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.47 and 123.32 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.47 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.47 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.47 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 25,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,215.13/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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