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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.45 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.45 and 121.32 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.45 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.45 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.45 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 24,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.19/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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