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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.61, 205.07 and 83.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.61, 205.07 and 83.11 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.61 : 205.07 = 83.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.61/205.07 = 83.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.61x = 205.07 × 83.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.61x = 17,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042.44/148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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