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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 222.32 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 222.32 and 90.18 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 222.32 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/222.32 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 222.32 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 20,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049.04/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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