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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 222.26 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 222.26 and 87.30 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 222.26 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/222.26 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 222.26 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 19,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402.86/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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