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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.33 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.33 and 114.16 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.33 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.33 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.33 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 25,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152.04/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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