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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.84 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.84 and 116.76 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.84 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.84 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.84 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 25,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.28/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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