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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.79 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.79 and 79.57 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.79 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.79 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.79 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 17,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647.83/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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