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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.54 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.54 and 89.94 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.54 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.54 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.54 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 18,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,396.33/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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