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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 222.11 and 79.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 222.11 and 79.51 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 222.11 = 79.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/222.11 = 79.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 222.11 × 79.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 17,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659.57/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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