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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 222.24 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 222.24 and 71.12 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 222.24 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/222.24 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 222.24 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 15,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805.71/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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