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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 222.07 and 56.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 222.07 and 56.73 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 222.07 = 56.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/222.07 = 56.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 222.07 × 56.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 12,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.75/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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