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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 222.47 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 222.47 and 90.55 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 222.47 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/222.47 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 222.47 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 20,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,143.65/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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