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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.86 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.86 and 78.81 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.86 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.86 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.86 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 17,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405.98/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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