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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 221.21 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 221.21 and 118.61 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 221.21 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/221.21 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 221.21 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 26,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238.20/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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