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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 221.33 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 221.33 and 111.49 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 221.33 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/221.33 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 221.33 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 24,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,676.08/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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