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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.40 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.40 and 117.40 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.40 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.40 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.40 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 25,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992.36/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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