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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 205.52 and 89.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 205.52 and 89.93 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 205.52 = 89.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/205.52 = 89.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 205.52 × 89.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 18,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480.94/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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