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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 223.47 and 67.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 223.47 and 67.85 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 223.47 = 67.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/223.47 = 67.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 223.47 × 67.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 15,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162.44/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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