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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.68 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.68 and 79.34 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.68 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.68 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.68 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 17,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588.09/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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