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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 221.91 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 221.91 and 90.32 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 221.91 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/221.91 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 221.91 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 20,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.46/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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