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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 221.31 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 221.31 and 74.37 is: 111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 221.31 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/221.31 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 221.31 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 16,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458.82/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.53

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