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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 205.17 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 205.17 and 83.16 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 205.17 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/205.17 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 205.17 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 17,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061.94/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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