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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.51 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.51 and 80.51 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.51 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.51 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.51 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 17,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,993.27/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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