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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.47 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.47 and 90.95 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.47 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.47 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.47 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 20,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323.48/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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