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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 222.51 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 222.51 and 90.65 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 222.51 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/222.51 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 222.51 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 20,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169.42/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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