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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 204.99 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 204.99 and 90.35 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 204.99 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/204.99 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 204.99 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 18,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.85/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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