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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.68 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.68 and 75.11 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.68 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.68 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.68 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 16,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574.17/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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