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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.33 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.33 and 117.97 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.33 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.33 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.33 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 25,992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992.33/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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