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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 221.48 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 221.48 and 79.23 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 221.48 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/221.48 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 221.48 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 17,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,547.79/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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