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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 220.14 and 101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 220.14 and 101.27 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 220.14 = 101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/220.14 = 101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 220.14 × 101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 22,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292.48/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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