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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.69 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.69 and 61.80 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.69 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.69 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.69 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 13,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,762.24/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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