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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 220.68 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 220.68 and 115.08 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 220.68 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/220.68 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 220.68 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 25,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395.85/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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