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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 221.16 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 221.16 and 118.48 is: 177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 221.16 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/221.16 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 221.16 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 26,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203.04/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.62

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