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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 221.91 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 221.91 and 56.70 is: 85.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 221.91 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/221.91 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 221.91 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 12,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582.30/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.00

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