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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.85 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.85 and 75.78 is: 113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.85 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.85 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.85 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 16,811.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811.79/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.62

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