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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.49 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.49 and 57.07 is: 85.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.49 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.49 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.49 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 12,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697.50/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.57

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