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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 222.20 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 222.20 and 90.10 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 222.20 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/222.20 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 222.20 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 20,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.22/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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