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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.88 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.88 and 74.22 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.88 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.88 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.88 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 16,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393.71/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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