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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.33 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.33 and 113.27 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.33 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.33 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.33 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 25,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068.94/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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