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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.98 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.98 and 66.34 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.98 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.98 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.98 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 14,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792.49/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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