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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 221.93 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 221.93 and 45.27 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 221.93 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/221.93 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 221.93 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 10,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045.44/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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