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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 222.40 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 222.40 and 45.56 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 222.40 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/222.40 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 222.40 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 10,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132.90/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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