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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 222.32 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 222.32 and 45.50 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 222.32 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/222.32 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 222.32 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 10,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115.68/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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