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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 222.04 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 222.04 and 66.88 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 222.04 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/222.04 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 222.04 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 14,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850.04/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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