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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 222.06 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 222.06 and 82.94 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 222.06 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/222.06 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 222.06 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 18,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417.66/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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