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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 222.63 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 222.63 and 80.08 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 222.63 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/222.63 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 222.63 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 17,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828.21/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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