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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 205.17 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 205.17 and 122.20 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 205.17 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/205.17 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 205.17 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 25,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071.77/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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