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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 222.69 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 222.69 and 70.50 is: 105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 222.69 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/222.69 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 222.69 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 15,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698.94/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.66

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