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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 222.96 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 222.96 and 61.91 is: 92.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 222.96 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/222.96 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 222.96 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 13,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802.34/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.89

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