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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 204.64 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 204.64 and 90.14 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 204.64 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/204.64 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 204.64 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 18,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.25/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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