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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 204.79 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 204.79 and 90.18 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 204.79 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/204.79 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 204.79 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 18,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.96/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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