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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.42, 222.36 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.42, 222.36 and 90.51 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.42 : 222.36 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.42/222.36 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.42x = 222.36 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.42x = 20,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.80/148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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