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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.37 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.37 and 56.94 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.37 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.37 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.37 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 12,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,661.61/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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