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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.28 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.28 and 108.43 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.28 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.28 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.28 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 23,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884.96/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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