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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 220.93 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 220.93 and 110.82 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 220.93 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/220.93 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 220.93 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 24,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.36/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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