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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 222.89 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 222.89 and 90.77 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 222.89 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/222.89 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 222.89 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 20,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,230.16/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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