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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 222.57 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 222.57 and 71.40 is: 107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 222.57 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/222.57 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 222.57 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 15,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891.50/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.12

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