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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 221.99 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 221.99 and 83.16 is: 124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 221.99 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/221.99 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 221.99 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 18,460.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.27/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.61

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