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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 222.26 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 222.26 and 56.84 is: 85.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 222.26 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/222.26 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 222.26 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 12,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,634.25/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.28

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