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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 221.03 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 221.03 and 74.23 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 221.03 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/221.03 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 221.03 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 16,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,406.69/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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