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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.82 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.82 and 67.14 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.82 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.82 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.82 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 14,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959.97/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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