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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 222.80 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 222.80 and 90.93 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 222.80 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/222.80 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 222.80 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 20,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258.75/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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