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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 222.96 and 57.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 222.96 and 57.39 is: 86.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 222.96 = 57.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/222.96 = 57.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 222.96 × 57.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 12,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795.05/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.08

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