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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 222.89 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 222.89 and 90.92 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 222.89 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/222.89 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 222.89 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 20,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,265.77/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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