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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 204.35 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 204.35 and 89.09 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 204.35 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/204.35 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 204.35 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 18,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205.54/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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