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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.70, 221.36 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.70, 221.36 and 79.25 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.70 : 221.36 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.70/221.36 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.70x = 221.36 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.70x = 17,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542.78/147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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