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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.25, 204.60 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.25, 204.60 and 89.22 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.25 : 204.60 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.25/204.60 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.25x = 204.60 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.25x = 18,254.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.41/148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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