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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 221.43 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 221.43 and 111.08 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 221.43 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/221.43 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 221.43 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 24,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596.44/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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