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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 220.93 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 220.93 and 74.21 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 220.93 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/220.93 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 220.93 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 16,393.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393.93/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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