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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 222.89 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 222.89 and 83.72 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 222.89 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/222.89 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 222.89 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 18,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658.82/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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