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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.52 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.52 and 91 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.52 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.52 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.52 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 20,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248.87/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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