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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 204.63 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 204.63 and 89.28 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 204.63 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/204.63 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 204.63 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 18,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269.37/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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