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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 222.91 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 222.91 and 57.29 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 222.91 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/222.91 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 222.91 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 12,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769.26/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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