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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 222.19 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 222.19 and 39.91 is: 59.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 222.19 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/222.19 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 222.19 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 8,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867.40/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.85

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