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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 222.30 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 222.30 and 71.12 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 222.30 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/222.30 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 222.30 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 15,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808.86/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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