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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 204.33 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 204.33 and 89.83 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 204.33 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/204.33 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 204.33 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 18,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354.96/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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