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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 222.44 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 222.44 and 45.57 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 222.44 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/222.44 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 222.44 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 10,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,136.36/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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