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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.94 and 40.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.94 and 40.41 is: 60.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.94 = 40.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.94 = 40.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.94 × 40.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 9,009.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009.01/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.62

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