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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.09, 222.13 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.09, 222.13 and 39.87 is: 59.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.09 : 222.13 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.09/222.13 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.09x = 222.13 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.09x = 8,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,856.12/148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.80

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