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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 222.45 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 222.45 and 90.55 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 222.45 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/222.45 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 222.45 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 20,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.85/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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