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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 204.93 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 204.93 and 123.93 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 204.93 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/204.93 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 204.93 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 25,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,396.97/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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