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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 222.81 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 222.81 and 52.38 is: 78.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 222.81 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/222.81 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 222.81 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 11,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,670.79/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.52

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