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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.29 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.29 and 67.70 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.29 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.29 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.29 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 15,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115.62/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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