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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.72 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.72 and 67.40 is: 101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.72 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.72 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.72 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 15,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011.33/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.07

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