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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 222.39 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 222.39 and 40.06 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 222.39 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/222.39 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 222.39 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 8,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908.94/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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