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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 222.27 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 222.27 and 79.66 is: 119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 222.27 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/222.27 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 222.27 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 17,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,705.61/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.57

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