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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 220.82 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 220.82 and 116.92 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 220.82 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/220.82 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 220.82 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 25,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,817.46/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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