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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.93, 222.92 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.93, 222.92 and 80.35 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.93 : 222.92 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.93/222.92 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.93x = 222.92 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.93x = 17,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,911.62/148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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