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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.74 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.74 and 79.34 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.74 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.74 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.74 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 17,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592.85/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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