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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 204.63 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 204.63 and 123.83 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 204.63 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/204.63 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 204.63 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 25,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338.61/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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