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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 222.07 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 222.07 and 83.03 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 222.07 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/222.07 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 222.07 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 18,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438.47/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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