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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.69, 204.96 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.69, 204.96 and 121.01 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.69 : 204.96 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.69/204.96 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.69x = 204.96 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.69x = 24,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800.91/148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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