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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 204.98 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 204.98 and 121.04 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 204.98 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/204.98 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 204.98 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 24,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810.78/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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