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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 222.21 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 222.21 and 61.47 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 222.21 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/222.21 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 222.21 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 13,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659.25/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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