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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 222.72 and 87.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 222.72 and 87.61 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 222.72 = 87.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/222.72 = 87.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 222.72 × 87.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 19,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511.39/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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