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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.92 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.92 and 90.12 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.92 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.92 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.92 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 20,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.55/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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