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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 222.86 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 222.86 and 61.82 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 222.86 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/222.86 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 222.86 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 13,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,777.21/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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