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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 222.73 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 222.73 and 90.77 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 222.73 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/222.73 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 222.73 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 20,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218.18/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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