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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 221.97 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 221.97 and 79.65 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 221.97 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/221.97 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 221.97 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 17,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.91/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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