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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 221.49 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 221.49 and 113.49 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 221.49 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/221.49 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 221.49 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 25,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136.90/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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