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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 222.48 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 222.48 and 80 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 222.48 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/222.48 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 222.48 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 17,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798.40/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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