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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 222.23 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 222.23 and 56.90 is: 85.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 222.23 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/222.23 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 222.23 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 12,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645.26/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.29

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