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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 221.87 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 221.87 and 79.52 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 221.87 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/221.87 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 221.87 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 17,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,642.19/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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