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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 222.97 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 222.97 and 90.96 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 222.97 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/222.97 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 222.97 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 20,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281.35/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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