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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.46 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.46 and 45.59 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.46 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.46 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.46 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 10,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140.73/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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