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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 221.22 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 221.22 and 75.27 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 221.22 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/221.22 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 221.22 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 16,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651.23/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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