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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 222.27 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 222.27 and 90.55 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 222.27 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/222.27 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 222.27 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 20,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126.55/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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