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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.70 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.70 and 116.68 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.70 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.70 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.70 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 25,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751.28/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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