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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 148.05 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 148.05 and 90.50 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 148.05 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/148.05 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 148.05 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 13,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,397.78/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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