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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 222.61 and 52.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 222.61 and 52.15 is: 78.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 222.61 = 52.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/222.61 = 52.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 222.61 × 52.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 11,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,608.42/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.22

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