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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.56 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.56 and 101.25 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.56 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.56 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.56 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 22,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331.70/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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