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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 221.98 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 221.98 and 72.04 is: 108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 221.98 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/221.98 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 221.98 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 15,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.44/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.02

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