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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 220.78 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 220.78 and 78.87 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 220.78 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/220.78 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 220.78 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 17,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412.92/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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