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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 223.13 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 223.13 and 67.50 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 223.13 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/223.13 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 223.13 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 15,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061.44/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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