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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 204.60 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 204.60 and 90.03 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 204.60 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/204.60 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 204.60 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 18,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420.14/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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