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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 222.22 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 222.22 and 87.45 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 222.22 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/222.22 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 222.22 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 19,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433.14/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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