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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 222.16 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 222.16 and 66.97 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 222.16 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/222.16 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 222.16 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 14,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878.06/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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