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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 222.11 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 222.11 and 83.81 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 222.11 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/222.11 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 222.11 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 18,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615.49/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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