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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 223.18 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 223.18 and 80.34 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 223.18 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/223.18 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 223.18 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 17,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.28/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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