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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.29 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.29 and 45.47 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.29 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.29 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.29 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 10,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,107.53/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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