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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 222.40 and 67.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 222.40 and 67.06 is: 100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 222.40 = 67.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/222.40 = 67.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 222.40 × 67.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 14,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,913.03/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.60

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