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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.94 and 57.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.94 and 57.31 is: 85.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.94 = 57.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.94 = 57.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.94 × 57.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 12,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,776.69/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.93

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