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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 222.51 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 222.51 and 67.26 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 222.51 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/222.51 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 222.51 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 14,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,966.02/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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