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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 222.80 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 222.80 and 87.83 is: 131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 222.80 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/222.80 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 222.80 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 19,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569.30/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.65

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