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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 204.87 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 204.87 and 122.22 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 204.87 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/204.87 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 204.87 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 25,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039.21/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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