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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.92 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.92 and 75.19 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.92 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.92 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.92 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 16,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.97/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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