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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 148.86 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 148.86 and 89.49 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 148.86 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/148.86 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 148.86 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 13,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322.04/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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