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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 223 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 223 and 80.27 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 223 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/223 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 223 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 17,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,900.21/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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