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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.81 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.81 and 88.06 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.81 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.81 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.81 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 19,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621.42/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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