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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.08 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.08 and 103.85 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.08 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.08 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.08 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 22,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854.79/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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