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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 221.01 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 221.01 and 111.44 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 221.01 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/221.01 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 221.01 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 24,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629.35/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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