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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 220.63 and 75.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 220.63 and 75.07 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 220.63 = 75.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/220.63 = 75.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 220.63 × 75.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 16,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,562.69/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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