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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 221.63 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 221.63 and 115.28 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 221.63 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/221.63 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 221.63 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 25,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547.82/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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