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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 222.54 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 222.54 and 40.15 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 222.54 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/222.54 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 222.54 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 8,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,934.98/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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