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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.52 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.52 and 40.14 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.52 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.52 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.52 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 8,931.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931.95/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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