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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.92 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.92 and 75.24 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.92 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.92 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.92 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 16,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.02/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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