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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.86 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.86 and 45.85 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.86 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.86 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.86 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 10,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.02/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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