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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.56 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.56 and 83.34 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.56 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.56 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.56 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 18,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548.52/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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