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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 205.19 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 205.19 and 122.50 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 205.19 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/205.19 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 205.19 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 25,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135.78/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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