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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.25, 222.22 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.25, 222.22 and 71.25 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.25 : 222.22 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.25/222.22 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.25x = 222.22 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.25x = 15,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833.18/148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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