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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 204.84 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 204.84 and 124.20 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 204.84 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/204.84 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 204.84 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 25,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441.13/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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