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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 222 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 222 and 116.04 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 222 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/222 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 222 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 25,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.88/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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