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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 219.85 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 219.85 and 112.49 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 219.85 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/219.85 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 219.85 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 24,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,730.93/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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