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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 223.05 and 67.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 223.05 and 67.60 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 223.05 = 67.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/223.05 = 67.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 223.05 × 67.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 15,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078.71/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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