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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 220.74 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 220.74 and 112.94 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 220.74 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/220.74 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 220.74 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 24,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,930.31/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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