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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 221.30 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 221.30 and 78.84 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 221.30 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/221.30 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 221.30 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 17,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447.29/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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