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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 204.48 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 204.48 and 89.14 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 204.48 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/204.48 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 204.48 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 18,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,227.35/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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