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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 222.83 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 222.83 and 67.35 is: 100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 222.83 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/222.83 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 222.83 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 15,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007.26/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.99

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