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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.97, 205.55 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.97, 205.55 and 83.45 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.97 : 205.55 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.97/205.55 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.97x = 205.55 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.97x = 17,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151.70/148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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