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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 204.90 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 204.90 and 90.25 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 204.90 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/204.90 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 204.90 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 18,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.23/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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