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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.39 and 52.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.39 and 52.05 is: 78.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.39 = 52.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.39 = 52.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.39 × 52.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 11,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575.40/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.09

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