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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.48, 205.94 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.48, 205.94 and 123.16 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.48 : 205.94 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.48/205.94 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.48x = 205.94 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.48x = 25,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363.57/149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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