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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 220.56 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 220.56 and 73.87 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 220.56 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/220.56 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 220.56 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 16,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,292.77/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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