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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.02 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.02 and 112.47 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.02 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.02 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.02 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 24,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745.65/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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