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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 204.84 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 204.84 and 120.84 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 204.84 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/204.84 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 204.84 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 24,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752.87/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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