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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.42 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.42 and 90.51 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.42 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.42 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.42 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 20,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131.23/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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