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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.12 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.12 and 96.83 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.12 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.12 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.12 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 21,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506.77/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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