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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 221.94 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 221.94 and 87.20 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 221.94 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/221.94 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 221.94 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 19,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,353.17/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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