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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.21, 222.23 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.21, 222.23 and 90.45 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.21 : 222.23 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.21/222.23 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.21x = 222.23 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.21x = 20,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100.93/148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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