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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 222.21 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 222.21 and 66.85 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 222.21 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/222.21 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 222.21 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 14,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854.18/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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