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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 222.18 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 222.18 and 87.28 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 222.18 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/222.18 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 222.18 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 19,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391.87/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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