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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 220.89 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 220.89 and 120.60 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 220.89 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/220.89 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 220.89 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 26,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639.33/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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