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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 222.98 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 222.98 and 65.26 is: 97.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 222.98 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/222.98 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 222.98 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 14,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550.97/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.88

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