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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.56 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.56 and 87.88 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.56 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.56 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.56 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 19,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.02/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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