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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.17 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.17 and 116.60 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.17 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.17 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.17 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 25,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,671.01/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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