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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.42 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.42 and 80.40 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.42 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.42 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.42 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 17,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962.77/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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