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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.81 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.81 and 90.11 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.81 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.81 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.81 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 19,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987.40/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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