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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 204.50 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 204.50 and 90 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 204.50 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/204.50 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 204.50 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 18,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405.23/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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