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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 222.67 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 222.67 and 83.43 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 222.67 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/222.67 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 222.67 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 18,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577.15/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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