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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 222.27 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 222.27 and 56.93 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 222.27 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/222.27 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 222.27 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 12,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.83/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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