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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 204.91 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 204.91 and 90.37 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 204.91 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/204.91 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 204.91 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 18,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517.72/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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