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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.62 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.62 and 45.70 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.62 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.62 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.62 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 10,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172.62/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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