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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 222.16 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 222.16 and 71.06 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 222.16 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/222.16 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 222.16 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 15,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786.69/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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