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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 222.09 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 222.09 and 111.99 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 222.09 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/222.09 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 222.09 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 24,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,871.86/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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