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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.56 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.56 and 67.16 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.56 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.56 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.56 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 14,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,947.13/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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