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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 223.14 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 223.14 and 67.54 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 223.14 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/223.14 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 223.14 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 15,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070.88/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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