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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.44 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.44 and 89.96 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.44 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.44 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.44 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 18,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389.95/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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