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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 222.31 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 222.31 and 45.46 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 222.31 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/222.31 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 222.31 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 10,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106.66/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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