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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.55, 221.13 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.55, 221.13 and 117.19 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.55 : 221.13 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.55/221.13 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.55x = 221.13 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.55x = 25,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914.22/147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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