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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 205.46 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 205.46 and 90.66 is: 125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 205.46 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/205.46 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 205.46 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 18,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626.55/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.11

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