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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 222.77 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 222.77 and 71.67 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 222.77 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/222.77 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 222.77 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 15,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965.57/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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