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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 205.70 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 205.70 and 124.11 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 205.70 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/205.70 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 205.70 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 25,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528.81/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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