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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 204.68 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 204.68 and 90.08 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 204.68 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/204.68 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 204.68 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 18,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437.57/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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