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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.71, 222.93 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.71, 222.93 and 67.52 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.71 : 222.93 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.71/222.93 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.71x = 222.93 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.71x = 15,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.12/148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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