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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 220.62 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 220.62 and 78.62 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 220.62 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/220.62 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 220.62 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 17,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345.58/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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