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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 205.36 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 205.36 and 90.60 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 205.36 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/205.36 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 205.36 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 18,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605.62/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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