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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.09, 222.16 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.09, 222.16 and 45.35 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.09 : 222.16 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.09/222.16 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.09x = 222.16 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.09x = 10,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,074.90/148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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