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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 205.40 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 205.40 and 90.74 is: 125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 205.40 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/205.40 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 205.40 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 18,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638.00/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.10

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