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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 222.18 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 222.18 and 56.84 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 222.18 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/222.18 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 222.18 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 12,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627.39/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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