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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.79, 204.47 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.79, 204.47 and 122.51 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.79 : 204.47 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.79/204.47 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.79x = 204.47 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.79x = 25,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.62/148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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