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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 222.45 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 222.45 and 45.63 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 222.45 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/222.45 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 222.45 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 10,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,150.22/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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