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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.39, 222.57 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.39, 222.57 and 57.08 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.39 : 222.57 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.39/222.57 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.39x = 222.57 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.39x = 12,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704.85/148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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