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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 220.70 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 220.70 and 78.96 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 220.70 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/220.70 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 220.70 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 17,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426.47/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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