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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.36 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.36 and 56.93 is: 85.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.36 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.36 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.36 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 12,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658.95/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.44

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