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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.68 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.68 and 111.36 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.68 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.68 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.68 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 24,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574.92/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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