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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.66 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.66 and 61.86 is: 92.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.66 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.66 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.66 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 13,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,773.75/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.73

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