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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.21, 204.45 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.21, 204.45 and 89.99 is: 124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.21 : 204.45 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.21/204.45 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.21x = 204.45 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.21x = 18,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.46/148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.14

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