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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 204.98 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 204.98 and 122.72 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 204.98 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/204.98 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 204.98 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 25,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153.51/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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