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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 204.22 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 204.22 and 89.75 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 204.22 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/204.22 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 204.22 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 18,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328.30/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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