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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 223.10 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 223.10 and 80.34 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 223.10 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/223.10 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 223.10 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 17,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924.62/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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