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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 222.78 and 57.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 222.78 and 57.21 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 222.78 = 57.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/222.78 = 57.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 222.78 × 57.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 12,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744.27/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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