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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.54 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.54 and 74.82 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.54 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.54 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.54 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 16,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,500.80/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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