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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 222.45 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 222.45 and 71.25 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 222.45 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/222.45 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 222.45 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 15,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848.45/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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