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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 223.05 and 67.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 223.05 and 67.48 is: 101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 223.05 = 67.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/223.05 = 67.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 223.05 × 67.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 15,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.41/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.25

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