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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 221.04 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 221.04 and 75 is: 112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 221.04 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/221.04 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 221.04 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 16,578
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.71

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