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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.73 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.73 and 90.13 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.73 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.73 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.73 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 19,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984.52/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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