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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 222.72 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 222.72 and 120 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 222.72 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/222.72 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 222.72 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 26,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.40/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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