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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.85, 204.55 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.85, 204.55 and 124.25 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.85 : 204.55 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.85/204.55 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.85x = 204.55 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.85x = 25,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,415.85/148.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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