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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 148.86 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 148.86 and 83.16 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 148.86 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/148.86 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 148.86 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 12,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379.20/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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