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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 223 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 223 and 52.47 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 223 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/223 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 223 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 11,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,700.81/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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