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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.37 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.37 and 106.37 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.37 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.37 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.37 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 23,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439.12/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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