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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 205.02 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 205.02 and 90.42 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 205.02 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/205.02 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 205.02 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 18,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537.91/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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