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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 221.60 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 221.60 and 75.66 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 221.60 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/221.60 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 221.60 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 16,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765.61/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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