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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 221 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 221 and 120.48 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 221 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/221 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 221 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 26,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626.08/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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