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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 221.85 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 221.85 and 90.14 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 221.85 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/221.85 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 221.85 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 19,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.11/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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