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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 204.56 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 204.56 and 90 is: 124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 204.56 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/204.56 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 204.56 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 18,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.40/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.18

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