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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.62 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.62 and 89.30 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.62 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.62 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.62 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 18,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.12/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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