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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.87 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.87 and 114.78 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.87 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.87 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.87 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 25,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351.46/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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