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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 222.63 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 222.63 and 90.76 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 222.63 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/222.63 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 222.63 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 20,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205.90/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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