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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.50, 221.14 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.50, 221.14 and 116.96 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 221.14 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/221.14 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 221.14 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 25,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,864.53/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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