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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 222.80 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 222.80 and 80.19 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 222.80 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/222.80 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 222.80 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 17,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866.38/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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