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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.76 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.76 and 90.12 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.76 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.76 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.76 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 19,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985.01/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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