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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 221.28 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 221.28 and 120.43 is: 180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 221.28 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/221.28 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 221.28 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 26,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648.75/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.58

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