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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 222.59 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 222.59 and 57.07 is: 85.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 222.59 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/222.59 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 222.59 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 12,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702.37/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.57

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