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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.63 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.63 and 52.25 is: 78.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.63 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.63 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.63 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 11,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,632.42/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.32

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