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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 222.36 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 222.36 and 90.87 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 222.36 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/222.36 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 222.36 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 20,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205.85/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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