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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.39, 222.62 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.39, 222.62 and 71.41 is: 107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.39 : 222.62 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.39/222.62 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.39x = 222.62 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.39x = 15,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,896.17/148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.12

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