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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 219.96 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 219.96 and 101.14 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 219.96 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/219.96 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 219.96 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 22,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246.75/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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