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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.69, 205.22 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.69, 205.22 and 83.21 is: 114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.69 : 205.22 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.69/205.22 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.69x = 205.22 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.69x = 17,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.94/148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.84

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