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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 222.61 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 222.61 and 71.27 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 222.61 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/222.61 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 222.61 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 15,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,865.41/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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