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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.76 and 40.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.76 and 40.33 is: 60.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.76 = 40.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.76 = 40.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.76 × 40.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 8,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982.60/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.48

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