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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 220.74 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 220.74 and 78.79 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 220.74 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/220.74 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 220.74 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 17,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392.10/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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