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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 222.76 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 222.76 and 57.14 is: 85.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 222.76 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/222.76 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 222.76 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 12,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,728.51/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.74

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