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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 204.86 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 204.86 and 90.16 is: 124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 204.86 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/204.86 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 204.86 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 18,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,470.18/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.51

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