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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 220.24 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 220.24 and 112.72 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 220.24 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/220.24 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 220.24 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 24,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825.45/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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