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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.76 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.76 and 61.77 is: 92.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.76 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.76 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.76 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 13,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759.89/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.65

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