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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 205.10 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 205.10 and 89.64 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 205.10 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/205.10 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 205.10 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 18,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,385.05/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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