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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 223.14 and 57.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 223.14 and 57.42 is: 86.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 223.14 = 57.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/223.14 = 57.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 223.14 × 57.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 12,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,812.70/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.14

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