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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.72 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.72 and 79.96 is: 119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.72 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.72 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.72 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 17,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808.69/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.91

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