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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 223.08 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 223.08 and 120.07 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 223.08 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/223.08 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 223.08 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 26,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,785.22/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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