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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.08 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.08 and 101.04 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.08 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.08 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.08 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 22,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236.88/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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