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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 222 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 222 and 111.88 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 222 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/222 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 222 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 24,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837.36/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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