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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 221.49 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 221.49 and 74.49 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 221.49 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/221.49 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 221.49 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 16,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499.16/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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