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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 222.84 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 222.84 and 52.39 is: 78.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 222.84 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/222.84 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 222.84 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 11,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,674.59/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.56

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