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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 220.86 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 220.86 and 118.36 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 220.86 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/220.86 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 220.86 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 26,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.99/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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