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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 220.55 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 220.55 and 75.02 is: 112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 220.55 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/220.55 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 220.55 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 16,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544.18/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.32

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