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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 220.39 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 220.39 and 90.02 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 220.39 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/220.39 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 220.39 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 19,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839.51/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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