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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 220.79 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 220.79 and 118.33 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 220.79 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/220.79 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 220.79 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 26,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125.82/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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