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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 221.34 and 75.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 221.34 and 75.40 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 221.34 = 75.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/221.34 = 75.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 221.34 × 75.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 16,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,689.04/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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