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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 220.97 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 220.97 and 75.32 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 220.97 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/220.97 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 220.97 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 16,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643.46/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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