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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 222.80 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 222.80 and 87.48 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 222.80 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/222.80 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 222.80 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 19,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490.60/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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