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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 221.96 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 221.96 and 56.70 is: 84.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 221.96 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/221.96 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 221.96 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 12,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585.27/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.99

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