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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 205.38 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 205.38 and 90.61 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 205.38 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/205.38 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 205.38 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 18,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609.48/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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