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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 222.35 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 222.35 and 56.90 is: 85.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 222.35 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/222.35 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 222.35 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 12,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651.72/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.36

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