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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.55 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.55 and 71.30 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.55 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.55 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.55 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 15,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867.82/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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