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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 221.54 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 221.54 and 90.29 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 221.54 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/221.54 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 221.54 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 20,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001.63/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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