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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 220.91 and 78.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 220.91 and 78.67 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 220.91 = 78.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/220.91 = 78.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 220.91 × 78.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 17,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.99/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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