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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.95 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.95 and 117.11 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.95 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.95 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.95 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 25,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,874.35/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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