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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 222.45 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 222.45 and 90.80 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 222.45 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/222.45 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 222.45 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 20,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198.46/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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