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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 222.97 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 222.97 and 87.99 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 222.97 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/222.97 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 222.97 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 19,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619.13/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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