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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 223.16 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 223.16 and 67.77 is: 101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 223.16 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/223.16 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 223.16 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 15,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123.21/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.59

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