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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 204.78 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 204.78 and 90.21 is: 124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 204.78 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/204.78 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 204.78 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 18,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473.20/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.45

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