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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 222.29 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 222.29 and 90.60 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 222.29 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/222.29 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 222.29 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 20,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139.02/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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