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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.72 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.72 and 80.11 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.72 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.72 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.72 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 17,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.38/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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