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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 204.66 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 204.66 and 90.10 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 204.66 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/204.66 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 204.66 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 18,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.87/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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