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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 222.02 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 222.02 and 56.74 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 222.02 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/222.02 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 222.02 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 12,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.41/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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