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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 222.90 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 222.90 and 56.09 is: 84.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 222.90 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/222.90 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 222.90 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 12,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502.26/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.12

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