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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 205.42 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 205.42 and 90.56 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 205.42 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/205.42 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 205.42 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 18,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602.84/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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