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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.76 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.76 and 120.12 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.76 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.76 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.76 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 26,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517.69/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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