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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 205.02 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 205.02 and 90.34 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 205.02 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/205.02 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 205.02 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 18,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521.51/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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