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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 220.98 and 115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 220.98 and 115.33 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 220.98 = 115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/220.98 = 115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 220.98 × 115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 25,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,485.62/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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