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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 223.02 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 223.02 and 87.68 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 223.02 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/223.02 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 223.02 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 19,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554.39/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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