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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 205.40 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 205.40 and 90.62 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 205.40 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/205.40 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 205.40 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 18,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.35/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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