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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 219.88 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 219.88 and 114.17 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 219.88 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/219.88 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 219.88 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 25,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.03/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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