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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 221.81 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 221.81 and 82.97 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 221.81 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/221.81 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 221.81 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 18,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403.30/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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