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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.70, 222.29 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.70, 222.29 and 111.33 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.70 : 222.29 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.70/222.29 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.70x = 222.29 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.70x = 24,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746.43/147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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