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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 222.08 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 222.08 and 71.04 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 222.08 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/222.08 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 222.08 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 15,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.04/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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