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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.51, 204.95 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.51, 204.95 and 89.51 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.51 : 204.95 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.51/204.95 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.51x = 204.95 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.51x = 18,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343.77/148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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