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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 222.17 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 222.17 and 56.79 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 222.17 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/222.17 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 222.17 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 12,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617.03/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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