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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 222.78 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 222.78 and 45.80 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 222.78 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/222.78 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 222.78 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 10,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,203.32/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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