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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.97 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.97 and 83.10 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.97 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.97 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.97 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 18,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445.71/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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