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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.69 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.69 and 90.09 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.69 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.69 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.69 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 18,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440.52/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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