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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 222.20 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 222.20 and 56.81 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 222.20 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/222.20 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 222.20 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 12,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.77/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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