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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.40 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.40 and 119.76 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.40 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.40 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.40 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 26,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.10/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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