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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 222.54 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 222.54 and 84.52 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 222.54 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/222.54 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 222.54 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 18,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809.08/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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