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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.62 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.62 and 67.40 is: 101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.62 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.62 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.62 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 15,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003.14/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.01

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