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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.57 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.57 and 90.12 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.57 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.57 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.57 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 18,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435.85/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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