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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.75 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.75 and 80.10 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.75 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.75 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.75 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 17,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842.28/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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