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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 148.84 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 148.84 and 89.51 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 148.84 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/148.84 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 148.84 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 13,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,321.70/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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