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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 221.43 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 221.43 and 90.66 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 221.43 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/221.43 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 221.43 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 20,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074.84/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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