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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.41 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.41 and 90.01 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.41 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.41 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.41 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 18,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.47/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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