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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 220.71 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 220.71 and 110.71 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 220.71 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/220.71 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 220.71 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 24,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.80/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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