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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 204.58 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 204.58 and 90.04 is: 124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 204.58 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/204.58 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 204.58 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 18,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420.38/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.28

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