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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 221.54 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 221.54 and 115.23 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 221.54 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/221.54 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 221.54 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 25,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528.81/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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