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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 221.94 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 221.94 and 71.02 is: 106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 221.94 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/221.94 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 221.94 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 15,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762.18/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.39

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