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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 220.95 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 220.95 and 111.39 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 220.95 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/220.95 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 220.95 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 24,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611.62/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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