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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.80 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.80 and 45.87 is: 68.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.80 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.80 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.80 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 10,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,219.03/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.80

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