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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.37 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.37 and 119.78 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.37 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.37 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.37 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 26,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.22/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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