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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204.51 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204.51 and 89.97 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 204.51 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/204.51 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 204.51 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 18,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.76/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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