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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 222.20 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 222.20 and 71.18 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 222.20 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/222.20 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 222.20 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 15,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816.20/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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