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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.22 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.22 and 75.45 is: 113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.22 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.22 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.22 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 16,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691.05/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.13

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