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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 220.74 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 220.74 and 75 is: 112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 220.74 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/220.74 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 220.74 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 16,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555.50/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.49

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