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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 205.22 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 205.22 and 122.92 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 205.22 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/205.22 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 205.22 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 25,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225.64/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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