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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.51, 222.99 and 67.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.51, 222.99 and 67.51 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.51 : 222.99 = 67.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.51/222.99 = 67.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.51x = 222.99 × 67.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.51x = 15,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054.05/148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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