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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.57 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.57 and 57.05 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.57 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.57 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.57 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 12,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,696.51/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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