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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 221.96 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 221.96 and 79.52 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 221.96 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/221.96 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 221.96 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 17,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650.26/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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