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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 220.20 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 220.20 and 116.43 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 220.20 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/220.20 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 220.20 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 25,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,637.89/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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