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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 221.22 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 221.22 and 75.58 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 221.22 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/221.22 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 221.22 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 16,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719.81/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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