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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 222.11 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 222.11 and 87.15 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 222.11 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/222.11 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 222.11 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 19,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356.89/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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