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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 221.68 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 221.68 and 115.80 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 221.68 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/221.68 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 221.68 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 25,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,670.54/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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