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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 221.33 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 221.33 and 113.62 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 221.33 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/221.33 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 221.33 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 25,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147.51/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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