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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 221.47 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 221.47 and 113.38 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 221.47 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/221.47 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 221.47 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 25,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,110.27/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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