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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.25, 222.06 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.25, 222.06 and 71.28 is: 106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.25 : 222.06 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.25/222.06 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.25x = 222.06 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.25x = 15,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828.44/148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.77

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