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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.75, 223.21 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.75, 223.21 and 80.28 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.75 : 223.21 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.75/223.21 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.75x = 223.21 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.75x = 17,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919.30/148.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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