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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 205.18 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 205.18 and 89.67 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 205.18 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/205.18 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 205.18 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 18,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.23/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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