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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.08 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.08 and 116.96 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.08 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.08 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.08 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 25,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,740.56/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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