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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 222.58 and 67.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 222.58 and 67.17 is: 100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 222.58 = 67.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/222.58 = 67.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 222.58 × 67.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 14,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,950.70/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.77

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