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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 222.52 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 222.52 and 67.16 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 222.52 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/222.52 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 222.52 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 14,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944.44/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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