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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 205.32 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 205.32 and 90.63 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 205.32 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/205.32 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 205.32 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 18,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.15/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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