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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 222.06 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 222.06 and 66.86 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 222.06 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/222.06 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 222.06 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 14,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846.53/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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