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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.65 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.65 and 74.91 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.65 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.65 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.65 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 16,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528.89/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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