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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 221.87 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 221.87 and 79.39 is: 119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 221.87 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/221.87 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 221.87 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 17,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,614.74/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.14

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