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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 223.02 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 223.02 and 90.92 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 223.02 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/223.02 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 223.02 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 20,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276.98/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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