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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 223.46 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 223.46 and 91.09 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 223.46 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/223.46 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 223.46 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 20,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.14/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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