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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 221.80 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 221.80 and 87.16 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 221.80 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/221.80 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 221.80 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 19,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332.09/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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