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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 205.22 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 205.22 and 90.50 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 205.22 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/205.22 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 205.22 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 18,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572.41/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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