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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 222.10 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 222.10 and 75.88 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 222.10 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/222.10 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 222.10 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 16,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852.95/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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