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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.83 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.83 and 66.79 is: 100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.83 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.83 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.83 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 14,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,816.03/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.11

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