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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.76 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.76 and 83.68 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.76 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.76 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.76 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 18,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556.88/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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