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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.52 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.52 and 111.11 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.52 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.52 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.52 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 24,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.15/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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