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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 205.17 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 205.17 and 90.48 is: 124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 205.17 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/205.17 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 205.17 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 18,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563.78/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.81

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