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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 222.09 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 222.09 and 79.53 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 222.09 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/222.09 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 222.09 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 17,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661.31/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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