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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.79, 205.37 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.79, 205.37 and 90.57 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.79 : 205.37 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.79/205.37 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.79x = 205.37 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.79x = 18,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,600.36/148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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