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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 222.09 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 222.09 and 84.08 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 222.09 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/222.09 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 222.09 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 18,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672.22/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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