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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.90 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.90 and 75.72 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.90 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.90 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.90 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 16,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802.27/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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