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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.49, 222.69 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.49, 222.69 and 45.76 is: 68.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.49 : 222.69 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.49/222.69 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.49x = 222.69 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.49x = 10,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,190.29/148.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.63

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