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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 223.03 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 223.03 and 90.92 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 223.03 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/223.03 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 223.03 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 20,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278.22/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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