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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 222.60 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 222.60 and 87.56 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 222.60 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/222.60 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 222.60 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 19,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491.67/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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