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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 222.33 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 222.33 and 67.16 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 222.33 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/222.33 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 222.33 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 14,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931.68/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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