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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.94 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.94 and 66.90 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.94 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.94 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.94 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 14,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847.79/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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