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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 205.18 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 205.18 and 90.45 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 205.18 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/205.18 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 205.18 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 18,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558.30/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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