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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 221.93 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 221.93 and 71.20 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 221.93 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/221.93 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 221.93 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 15,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799.95/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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