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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.90, 223.40 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.90, 223.40 and 66.65 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.90 : 223.40 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.90/223.40 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.90x = 223.40 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.90x = 14,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889.61/148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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