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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 221.93 and 70.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 221.93 and 70.99 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 221.93 = 70.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/221.93 = 70.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 221.93 × 70.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 15,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,755.81/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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