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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.75 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.75 and 57.24 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.75 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.75 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.75 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 12,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750.21/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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