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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 205.35 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 205.35 and 90.60 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 205.35 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/205.35 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 205.35 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 18,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604.71/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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