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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.68 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.68 and 115.44 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.68 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.68 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.68 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 25,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475.30/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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