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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.71, 222.87 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.71, 222.87 and 80.25 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.71 : 222.87 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.71/222.87 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.71x = 222.87 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.71x = 17,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.32/148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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