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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 222.78 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 222.78 and 83.66 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 222.78 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/222.78 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 222.78 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 18,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637.77/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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