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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 222.34 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 222.34 and 87.52 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 222.34 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/222.34 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 222.34 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 19,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.20/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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