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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 222.83 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 222.83 and 80.14 is: 120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 222.83 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/222.83 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 222.83 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 17,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856.08/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.14

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