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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.42 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.42 and 116.74 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.42 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.42 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.42 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 25,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732.25/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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