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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 223.19 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 223.19 and 90.88 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 223.19 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/223.19 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 223.19 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 20,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,283.51/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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