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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 222.55 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 222.55 and 67.25 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 222.55 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/222.55 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 222.55 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 14,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,966.49/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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