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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 205.37 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 205.37 and 83.33 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 205.37 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/205.37 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 205.37 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 17,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113.12/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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