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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 222.87 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 222.87 and 80.08 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 222.87 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/222.87 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 222.87 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 17,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.43/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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