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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 205.31 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 205.31 and 90.50 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 205.31 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/205.31 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 205.31 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 18,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580.56/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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