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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.66 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.66 and 75.44 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.66 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.66 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.66 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 16,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797.47/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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