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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 221.88 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 221.88 and 83.76 is: 125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 221.88 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/221.88 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 221.88 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 18,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584.67/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.56

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