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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.80 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.80 and 57.22 is: 85.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.80 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.80 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.80 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 12,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,748.90/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.84

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