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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 204.62 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 204.62 and 90.07 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 204.62 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/204.62 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 204.62 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 18,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.16/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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