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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.81, 223.26 and 57.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.81, 223.26 and 57.54 is: 86.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.81 : 223.26 = 57.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.81/223.26 = 57.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.81x = 223.26 × 57.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.81x = 12,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846.38/148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.33

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