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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 220.55 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 220.55 and 112.82 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 220.55 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/220.55 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 220.55 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 24,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,880.78/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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