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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.48 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.48 and 61.70 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.48 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.48 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.48 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 13,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,727.02/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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