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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 222.62 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 222.62 and 57.11 is: 85.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 222.62 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/222.62 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 222.62 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 12,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.43/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.66

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