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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.70, 222.86 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.70, 222.86 and 80.25 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.70 : 222.86 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.70/222.86 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.70x = 222.86 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.70x = 17,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884.52/148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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