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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 205.41 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 205.41 and 83.35 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 205.41 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/205.41 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 205.41 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 17,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120.92/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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