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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 221.49 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 221.49 and 75.50 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 221.49 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/221.49 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 221.49 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 16,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723.05/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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