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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.99 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.99 and 80.19 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.99 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.99 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.99 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 17,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881.57/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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