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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.42 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.42 and 57.13 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.42 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.42 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.42 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 12,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.98/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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