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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.71 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.71 and 80.03 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.71 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.71 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.71 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 17,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823.48/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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