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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 205.34 and 89.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 205.34 and 89.81 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 205.34 = 89.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/205.34 = 89.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 205.34 × 89.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 18,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441.59/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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