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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.82 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.82 and 75.11 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.82 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.82 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.82 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 16,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584.31/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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