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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 222.04 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 222.04 and 56.77 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 222.04 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/222.04 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 222.04 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 12,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605.21/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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