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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 222.15 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 222.15 and 71.16 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 222.15 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/222.15 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 222.15 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 15,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808.54/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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