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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 204.85 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 204.85 and 90.27 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 204.85 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/204.85 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 204.85 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 18,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491.81/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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