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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 222.24 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 222.24 and 45.43 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 222.24 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/222.24 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 222.24 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 10,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096.36/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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