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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.73 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.73 and 74.88 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.73 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.73 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.73 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 16,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603.14/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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