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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.77 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.77 and 80.10 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.77 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.77 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.77 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 17,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.88/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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