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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 222.56 and 83.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 222.56 and 83.36 is: 125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 222.56 = 83.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/222.56 = 83.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 222.56 × 83.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 18,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.52/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.11

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