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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 221.15 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 221.15 and 116.90 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 221.15 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/221.15 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 221.15 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 25,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852.44/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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