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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 221.99 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 221.99 and 56.75 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 221.99 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/221.99 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 221.99 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 12,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596.54/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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