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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.56 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.56 and 73.80 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.56 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.56 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.56 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 16,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276.18/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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