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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 222.25 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 222.25 and 56.86 is: 85.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 222.25 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/222.25 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 222.25 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 12,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636.99/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.28

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