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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 222.68 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 222.68 and 83.44 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 222.68 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/222.68 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 222.68 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 18,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580.42/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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