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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.52 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.52 and 89.97 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.52 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.52 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.52 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 18,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400.66/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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