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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 205.47 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 205.47 and 90.70 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 205.47 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/205.47 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 205.47 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 18,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636.13/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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