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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.61, 204.97 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.61, 204.97 and 89.60 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.61 : 204.97 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.61/204.97 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.61x = 204.97 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.61x = 18,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,364.29/148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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