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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.55, 221.01 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.55, 221.01 and 120.37 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.55 : 221.01 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.55/221.01 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.55x = 221.01 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.55x = 26,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602.97/147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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