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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 222.66 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 222.66 and 87.68 is: 131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 222.66 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/222.66 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 222.66 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 19,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522.83/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.40

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