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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 221.50 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 221.50 and 113.33 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 221.50 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/221.50 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 221.50 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 25,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.60/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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