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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 222.12 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 222.12 and 79.60 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 222.12 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/222.12 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 222.12 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 17,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680.75/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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