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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 220.86 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 220.86 and 114.93 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 220.86 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/220.86 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 220.86 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 25,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,383.44/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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