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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.90 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.90 and 117.10 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.90 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.90 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.90 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 25,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866.68/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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