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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 220.14 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 220.14 and 112.32 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 220.14 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/220.14 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 220.14 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 24,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726.12/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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