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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 221.15 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 221.15 and 74.32 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 221.15 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/221.15 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 221.15 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 16,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.94/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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