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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 222.65 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 222.65 and 67.23 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 222.65 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/222.65 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 222.65 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 14,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,968.42/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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