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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 222.64 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 222.64 and 90.47 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 222.64 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/222.64 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 222.64 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 20,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.57/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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