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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 222 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 222 and 111.36 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 222 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/222 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 222 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 24,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,721.92/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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