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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.76 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.76 and 75.69 is: 113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.76 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.76 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.76 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 16,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785.01/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.44

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