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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.93, 205.54 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.93, 205.54 and 83.43 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.93 : 205.54 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.93/205.54 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.93x = 205.54 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.93x = 17,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,148.20/148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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