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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 220.95 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 220.95 and 111.30 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 220.95 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/220.95 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 220.95 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 24,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,591.74/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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