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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 222.17 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 222.17 and 72.06 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 222.17 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/222.17 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 222.17 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 16,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,010.40/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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