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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 205.41 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 205.41 and 122.74 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 205.41 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/205.41 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 205.41 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 25,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.02/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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