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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 205.01 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 205.01 and 90.41 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 205.01 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/205.01 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 205.01 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 18,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.95/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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