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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 205.08 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 205.08 and 89.63 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 205.08 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/205.08 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 205.08 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 18,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380.30/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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