Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 222.46 and 87.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 148.31, 222.46 and 87.82 is: 131.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148.31 : 222.46 = 87.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148.31/222.46 = 87.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148.31x = 222.46 × 87.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148.31x = 19,536.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,536.72/148.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.73
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