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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 221.98 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 221.98 and 90.92 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 221.98 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/221.98 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 221.98 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 20,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182.42/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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